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This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the efficacy of fluorescence-based methods, visual inspections, and photographic visual examinations in initial caries detection. A literature search was undertaken in the PubMed and Cochrane databases. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed, and eligible articles published from 1 January 2009 to 30 October 2019 were included if they met the following criteria: they (1) assessed the accuracy of methods of detecting initial tooth caries lesions on occlusal, proximal, or smooth surfaces in both primary and permanent teeth (in clinical); (2) used a reference standard; (3) reported data regarding the sample size, prevalence of initial tooth caries, and accuracy of the methods. Data collection and extraction, quality assessment, and data analysis were conducted according to Cochrane standards Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies-2. Statistical analyses were performed using Review Manager 5.3 and STATA 14.0. A total of 12 eligible articles were included in the meta-analysis. The results showed that the sensitivity and specificity of fluorescence-based methods were 80% and 80%, respectively; visual inspection was measured at 80% and 75%, respectively; photographic visual examination was measured at 67% and 79%, respectively. We found that the visual method and the fluorescence method were reliable for laboratory use to detect early-stage caries with equivalent accuracy.
Mai Thanh; Ngo Van Toan; Do Toan; Nguyen Thang; Ngoc Dong; Nguyen Dung; Phung Hang; Le Anh; Nguyen Tra; Vo Ngoc. Diagnostic Value of Fluorescence Methods, Visual Inspection and Photographic Visual Examination in Initial Caries Lesion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Dentistry Journal 2021, 9, 30 .
AMA StyleMai Thanh, Ngo Van Toan, Do Toan, Nguyen Thang, Ngoc Dong, Nguyen Dung, Phung Hang, Le Anh, Nguyen Tra, Vo Ngoc. Diagnostic Value of Fluorescence Methods, Visual Inspection and Photographic Visual Examination in Initial Caries Lesion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Dentistry Journal. 2021; 9 (3):30.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMai Thanh; Ngo Van Toan; Do Toan; Nguyen Thang; Ngoc Dong; Nguyen Dung; Phung Hang; Le Anh; Nguyen Tra; Vo Ngoc. 2021. "Diagnostic Value of Fluorescence Methods, Visual Inspection and Photographic Visual Examination in Initial Caries Lesion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." Dentistry Journal 9, no. 3: 30.
Menopausal symptoms are associated with deterioration in physical, mental, and sexual health, lowering women’s quality of life (QoL). Our study objective is to examine the effect of exercise on QoL in women with menopausal symptoms. After initially identifying 1306 studies published on PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane Library before June 2020, two researchers independently selected nine randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in which any type of exercise was compared with no active treatment. We assessed the risk of bias in the included studies using the Cochrane risk-of-bias 2.0 tool for RCTs and computed the converged standardized mean difference with a 95% confidence interval. We found evidences for the positive effects of exercise on physical and psychological QoL scores in women with menopausal symptoms. However, there was no evidence for the effects of exercise on general, social, and menopause-specific QoL scores. The most common interventions for women with menopausal and urinary symptoms were yoga and pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT), respectively. In our meta-analyses, while yoga significantly improved physical QoL, its effects on general, psychological, sexual, and vasomotor symptoms QoL scores as well as the effect of PFMT on general QoL were not significant. Our findings suggest that well-designed studies are needed to confirm the effect of exercise on QoL in women with menopausal symptoms.
Thi Mai Nguyen; Thi Thanh Toan Do; Tho Nhi Tran; Jin Hee Kim. Exercise and Quality of Life in Women with Menopausal Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 7049 .
AMA StyleThi Mai Nguyen, Thi Thanh Toan Do, Tho Nhi Tran, Jin Hee Kim. Exercise and Quality of Life in Women with Menopausal Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (19):7049.
Chicago/Turabian StyleThi Mai Nguyen; Thi Thanh Toan Do; Tho Nhi Tran; Jin Hee Kim. 2020. "Exercise and Quality of Life in Women with Menopausal Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 19: 7049.
Although “social isolation” protects the life and health of Vietnamese citizens from the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, it also triggers massive reductions in the economic activities of the country. our study aimed to identify negative impacts of COVID-19 on occupations of Vietnamese people during the first national lockdown, including the quality and quantity of jobs as well as adverse problems at work due to COVID-19. A cross-sectional study using web-based platforms was conducted during the first time of social isolation in Vietnam at the beginning of April 2020. We utilized a respondent-driven sampling technique to select 1423 respondents from 63 cities and provinces over Vietnam. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was used to define sub-domains of perceived impacts of COVID-19 on occupations. Approximately two-thirds of respondents reported decreases in their income (61.6%), and 28.2% reported that their income deficit was 40% and above. The percentage of female individuals having decreased revenue due to COVID-19 was higher than that of male respondents (65.2% and 54.7%, respectively). “Worry that colleagues exposed to COVID-19 patients” and “Being alienated because employment-related to COVID-19” accounted for the highest score in each factor. Compared to healthcare workers, being self-employed/unemployed/retired were less likely to suffer from “Increased workload and conflicts due to COVID-19” and “Disclosure and discrimination related to COVID-19 work exposure.” Our study revealed a drastic reduction in both the quality and quantity of working, as well as the increased fear and stigmatization of exposure to COVID-19 at workplaces. Health protection and economic support are immediate targets that should be focused on when implementing policies and regulations.
Anh Kim Dang; Xuan Thi Thanh Le; Huong Thi Le; Bach Xuan Tran; Toan Thi Thanh Do; Hanh Thi Bich Phan; Thao Thanh Nguyen; Quan Thi Pham; Nhung Thi Kim Ta; Quynh Thi Nguyen; Quan Van Duong; Men Thi Hoang; Hai Quang Pham; Trang Ha Nguyen; Linh Gia Vu; Carl A. Latkin; Cyrus Sh Ho; Roger C. M. Ho. Evidence of COVID-19 Impacts on Occupations During the First Vietnamese National Lockdown. Annals of Global Health 2020, 86, 1 .
AMA StyleAnh Kim Dang, Xuan Thi Thanh Le, Huong Thi Le, Bach Xuan Tran, Toan Thi Thanh Do, Hanh Thi Bich Phan, Thao Thanh Nguyen, Quan Thi Pham, Nhung Thi Kim Ta, Quynh Thi Nguyen, Quan Van Duong, Men Thi Hoang, Hai Quang Pham, Trang Ha Nguyen, Linh Gia Vu, Carl A. Latkin, Cyrus Sh Ho, Roger C. M. Ho. Evidence of COVID-19 Impacts on Occupations During the First Vietnamese National Lockdown. Annals of Global Health. 2020; 86 (1):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAnh Kim Dang; Xuan Thi Thanh Le; Huong Thi Le; Bach Xuan Tran; Toan Thi Thanh Do; Hanh Thi Bich Phan; Thao Thanh Nguyen; Quan Thi Pham; Nhung Thi Kim Ta; Quynh Thi Nguyen; Quan Van Duong; Men Thi Hoang; Hai Quang Pham; Trang Ha Nguyen; Linh Gia Vu; Carl A. Latkin; Cyrus Sh Ho; Roger C. M. Ho. 2020. "Evidence of COVID-19 Impacts on Occupations During the First Vietnamese National Lockdown." Annals of Global Health 86, no. 1: 1.
Background The median duration of hospital stays due to COVID-19 has been reported in several studies on China as 10−13 days. Global studies have indicated that the length of hospitalisation depends on different factors, such as the time elapsed from exposure to symptom onset, and from symptom onset to hospital admission, as well as specificities of the country under study. The goal of this paper is to identify factors associated with the median duration of hospital stays of COVID-19 patients during the second COVID-19 wave that hit Vietnam from 5 March to 8 April 2020. Method We used retrospective data on 133 hospitalised patients with COVID-19 recorded over at least two weeks during the study period. The Cox proportional-hazards regression model was applied to determine the potential risk factors associated with length of hospital stay. Results There were 65 (48.9%) females, 98 (73.7%) patients 48 years old or younger, 15 (11.3%) persons with comorbidities, 21 (16.0%) severely ill patients and 5 (3.8%) individuals with life-threatening conditions. Eighty-two (61.7%) patients were discharged after testing negative for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, 51 were still in the hospital at the end of the study period and none died. The median duration of stay in a hospital was 21 (IQR: 16–34) days. The multivariable Cox regression model showed that age, residence and sources of contamination were significantly associated with longer duration of hospitalisation. Conclusion A close look at how long COVID-19 patients stayed in the hospital could provide an overview of their treatment process in Vietnam, and support the country's National Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control in the efficient allocation of resources over the next stages of the COVID-19 prevention period.
Pham Quang Thai; Do Thi Thanh Toan; Dinh Thai Son; Thi Hai Van Hoang; Luu Ngoc Minh; Le Xuan Hung; Ngo Van Toan; Luu Ngoc Hoat; Ngoc Khue Luong; Luong Ngoc Khue; Nguyen Trong Khoa; Le Thi Huong; Thai Son Dinh; Ngoc Minh Luu; Van Toan Ngo; Huy Luong Duong; Trong Khoa Nguyen; Thi Huong Le. Factors associated with the duration of hospitalisation among COVID-19 patients in Vietnam: A survival analysis. Epidemiology and Infection 2020, 148, 1 .
AMA StylePham Quang Thai, Do Thi Thanh Toan, Dinh Thai Son, Thi Hai Van Hoang, Luu Ngoc Minh, Le Xuan Hung, Ngo Van Toan, Luu Ngoc Hoat, Ngoc Khue Luong, Luong Ngoc Khue, Nguyen Trong Khoa, Le Thi Huong, Thai Son Dinh, Ngoc Minh Luu, Van Toan Ngo, Huy Luong Duong, Trong Khoa Nguyen, Thi Huong Le. Factors associated with the duration of hospitalisation among COVID-19 patients in Vietnam: A survival analysis. Epidemiology and Infection. 2020; 148 ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StylePham Quang Thai; Do Thi Thanh Toan; Dinh Thai Son; Thi Hai Van Hoang; Luu Ngoc Minh; Le Xuan Hung; Ngo Van Toan; Luu Ngoc Hoat; Ngoc Khue Luong; Luong Ngoc Khue; Nguyen Trong Khoa; Le Thi Huong; Thai Son Dinh; Ngoc Minh Luu; Van Toan Ngo; Huy Luong Duong; Trong Khoa Nguyen; Thi Huong Le. 2020. "Factors associated with the duration of hospitalisation among COVID-19 patients in Vietnam: A survival analysis." Epidemiology and Infection 148, no. : 1.
Health personnel and community workers are at the front line of the COVID-19 emergency response and need to be equipped with adequate knowledge related to epidemics for an effective response. This study aimed to identify the coverage of COVID-19 health information via different sources accessed by health workers and community workers in Vietnam. A cross-sectional study using a web-based survey was carried out from January to February 2020 in Vietnam. Respondent-driven sampling (RDS) was used for recruiting participants. We utilized the exploratory factor analysis (EFA) to examine the construct validity of the questionnaire. A higher percentage of participants knew about “Clinical and pathogen characteristics of COVID-19”, compared to “Regulations and policies related to COVID-19”. The percentage of participants accessing the information on “Guidelines and policies on prevention and control of COVID-19” was the lowest, especially among medical students. “Mass media and peer-educators” channels had a higher score of accessing COVID-19 information, compared to “Organizations/ agencies/ associations” sources. Participants consumed most of their COVID-19 information via “Internet, online newspapers, social networks”. Our findings indicate an urgency to re-design training programs and communication activities for a more effective dissemination of information related to the COVID-19 epidemic or epidemics in general.
Bach Xuan Tran; Anh Kim Dang; Phong Khanh Thai; Huong Thi Le; Xuan Thanh Thi Le; Toan Thanh Thi Do; Tu Huu Nguyen; Hai Quang Pham; Hai Thanh Phan; Giang Thu Vu; Dung Tri Phung; Son Hong Nghiem; Thu Ha Nguyen; Trung Dinh Tran; Khanh Nam Do; Dat Van Truong; Giap Van Vu; Carl A. Latkin; Roger C.M. Ho; Cyrus S.H. Ho. Coverage of Health Information by Different Sources in Communities: Implication for COVID-19 Epidemic Response. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 3577 .
AMA StyleBach Xuan Tran, Anh Kim Dang, Phong Khanh Thai, Huong Thi Le, Xuan Thanh Thi Le, Toan Thanh Thi Do, Tu Huu Nguyen, Hai Quang Pham, Hai Thanh Phan, Giang Thu Vu, Dung Tri Phung, Son Hong Nghiem, Thu Ha Nguyen, Trung Dinh Tran, Khanh Nam Do, Dat Van Truong, Giap Van Vu, Carl A. Latkin, Roger C.M. Ho, Cyrus S.H. Ho. Coverage of Health Information by Different Sources in Communities: Implication for COVID-19 Epidemic Response. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (10):3577.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBach Xuan Tran; Anh Kim Dang; Phong Khanh Thai; Huong Thi Le; Xuan Thanh Thi Le; Toan Thanh Thi Do; Tu Huu Nguyen; Hai Quang Pham; Hai Thanh Phan; Giang Thu Vu; Dung Tri Phung; Son Hong Nghiem; Thu Ha Nguyen; Trung Dinh Tran; Khanh Nam Do; Dat Van Truong; Giap Van Vu; Carl A. Latkin; Roger C.M. Ho; Cyrus S.H. Ho. 2020. "Coverage of Health Information by Different Sources in Communities: Implication for COVID-19 Epidemic Response." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 10: 3577.
Objective: To estimate the incubation period of Vietnamese confirmed COVID−19 cases. Methods: Only confirmed COVID−19 cases who are Vietnamese and locally infected with available data on date of symptom onset and clearly defined window of possible SARS−CoV−2 exposure were included. We used three parametric forms with Hamiltonian Monte Carlo method for Bayesian Inference to estimate incubation period for Vietnamese COVID−19 cases. Leave-one-out Information Criterion was used to assess the performance of three models. Results: A total of 19 cases identified from 23 Jan 2020 to 13 April 2020 was included in our analysis. Average incubation periods estimated using different distribution model ranged from 6.0 days to 6.4 days with the Weibull distribution demonstrated the best fit to the data. The estimated mean of incubation period using Weibull distribution model was 6.4 days (95% credible interval (CI): 4.89 − 8.5), standard deviation (SD) was 3.05 (95%CI 3.05 − 5.30), median was 5.6, ranges from 1.35 to 13.04 days (2.5th to 97.5th percentiles). Extreme estimation of incubation periods is within 14 days from possible infection. Conclusion: This analysis provides evidence for an average incubation period for COVID−19 of approximately 6.4 days. Our findings support existing guidelines for 14 days of quarantine of persons potentially exposed to SARS−CoV−2. Although for extreme cases, the quarantine period should be extended up to three weeks.
Long Viet Bui; Ha Thu Nguyen; Hagai Levine; Thu Anh Nguyen; Thuy Phuong Nguyen; Truong Nguyen; Toan Thi Thanh Do; Ngoc Pham Tuan; Hanh My Bui. Estimation of the incubation period of SARS-CoV-2 in Vietnam. 2020, 1 .
AMA StyleLong Viet Bui, Ha Thu Nguyen, Hagai Levine, Thu Anh Nguyen, Thuy Phuong Nguyen, Truong Nguyen, Toan Thi Thanh Do, Ngoc Pham Tuan, Hanh My Bui. Estimation of the incubation period of SARS-CoV-2 in Vietnam. . 2020; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLong Viet Bui; Ha Thu Nguyen; Hagai Levine; Thu Anh Nguyen; Thuy Phuong Nguyen; Truong Nguyen; Toan Thi Thanh Do; Ngoc Pham Tuan; Hanh My Bui. 2020. "Estimation of the incubation period of SARS-CoV-2 in Vietnam." , no. : 1.
The intention to pay for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among women of childbearing age in Vietnam, where cervical cancer remains a significant public health concern, has been mostly lacking. To examine this issue, we conducted a cross-sectional study of 807 pregnant women in an urban and a rural district (Dong Da and Ba Vi) of Hanoi, Vietnam. The vast percentage of our respondents expressed a firm intention to vaccinate, especially women in rural areas (over 90.0%). However, on being informed of the current price of the HPV vaccine, their intention to vaccinate dropped to about one-fifth of overall respondents, i.e., only 4.4% of women in rural areas. It was also observed that the initial intention to get the HPV vaccination among women in the rural district was about ten times higher than that of women living in the metropolitan district. Those participants who had greater knowledge of cervical cancer and HPV vaccinations also had a significantly higher intention to vaccinate. Our findings underscore the need to develop a well-designed vaccination program in Vietnam and other countries in a similar situation to increase the adoption of HPV vaccination.
Xuan Thi Thanh Le; Phuong Thi Ngoc Nguyen; Toan Thi Thanh Do; Thang Huu Nguyen; Huong Thi Le; Cuong Tat Nguyen; Giang Hai Ha; Chi Linh Hoang; Bach Xuan Tran; Carl A. Latkin; Roger C.M. Ho; Cyrus S.H. Ho. Intention to Pay for HPV Vaccination among Women of Childbearing Age in Vietnam. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 3144 .
AMA StyleXuan Thi Thanh Le, Phuong Thi Ngoc Nguyen, Toan Thi Thanh Do, Thang Huu Nguyen, Huong Thi Le, Cuong Tat Nguyen, Giang Hai Ha, Chi Linh Hoang, Bach Xuan Tran, Carl A. Latkin, Roger C.M. Ho, Cyrus S.H. Ho. Intention to Pay for HPV Vaccination among Women of Childbearing Age in Vietnam. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (9):3144.
Chicago/Turabian StyleXuan Thi Thanh Le; Phuong Thi Ngoc Nguyen; Toan Thi Thanh Do; Thang Huu Nguyen; Huong Thi Le; Cuong Tat Nguyen; Giang Hai Ha; Chi Linh Hoang; Bach Xuan Tran; Carl A. Latkin; Roger C.M. Ho; Cyrus S.H. Ho. 2020. "Intention to Pay for HPV Vaccination among Women of Childbearing Age in Vietnam." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 9: 3144.
Despite the availability of effective and safe rubella vaccines for women of childbearing age, prevention and control of congenital rubella syndrome in children remains challenging in Vietnam. In order to examine this issue, we conducted a cross-sectional study, examining the current coverage of rubella vaccination before pregnancy among 807 pregnant women and women with children under 12 months of age in urban and rural districts, Dong Da and Ba Vi, in Hanoi, Vietnam. In this population, we observed an alarming non-compliance rate with rubella vaccination before pregnancy in both localities. Among the 82.0% of participants who remained unvaccinated against this contagious viral infection, 95.8% of them were in Ba Vi district, compared to 68.0% in Dong Da district (p < 0.001). Besides the differences in age, number of children, education levels, primary occupations and monthly incomes among the participants between the two districts, other reasons for noncompliance with rubella vaccination includeddisinterest in rubella vaccination, the high cost and long distance to vaccination sites as well as unawareness of vaccination locations. In addition to addressing the unique socio-economicchallenges behind one's accessibility to vaccination services in urban and rural areas, our study supports a continued effort in ensuring proper access to and education about pre-pregnancy vaccines and vaccination among women of childbearing age in order to achieve and sustain sufficient immunization coverage of rubella and other vaccine-preventable diseases in both settings.
Toan Thanh Thi Do; Anh Ngoc Nguyen; Xuan Thanh Thi Le; Ann Pongsakul; Quang Nhat Nguyen; Thanh Van Nguyen; Thang Huu Nguyen; Tri Minh Do; Huong Thi Le; Huong Lan Thi Nguyen; Nu Thi Truong; Chi Linh Hoang; Giang Thu Vu; Tung Thanh Tran; Bach Xuan Tran; Carl A. Latkin; Cyrus Sh Ho; Roger Cm Ho; Tung Hoang Tran. Rubella Vaccination Coverage Among Women of Childbearing Age in Vietnam. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2019, 16, 1741 .
AMA StyleToan Thanh Thi Do, Anh Ngoc Nguyen, Xuan Thanh Thi Le, Ann Pongsakul, Quang Nhat Nguyen, Thanh Van Nguyen, Thang Huu Nguyen, Tri Minh Do, Huong Thi Le, Huong Lan Thi Nguyen, Nu Thi Truong, Chi Linh Hoang, Giang Thu Vu, Tung Thanh Tran, Bach Xuan Tran, Carl A. Latkin, Cyrus Sh Ho, Roger Cm Ho, Tung Hoang Tran. Rubella Vaccination Coverage Among Women of Childbearing Age in Vietnam. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2019; 16 (10):1741.
Chicago/Turabian StyleToan Thanh Thi Do; Anh Ngoc Nguyen; Xuan Thanh Thi Le; Ann Pongsakul; Quang Nhat Nguyen; Thanh Van Nguyen; Thang Huu Nguyen; Tri Minh Do; Huong Thi Le; Huong Lan Thi Nguyen; Nu Thi Truong; Chi Linh Hoang; Giang Thu Vu; Tung Thanh Tran; Bach Xuan Tran; Carl A. Latkin; Cyrus Sh Ho; Roger Cm Ho; Tung Hoang Tran. 2019. "Rubella Vaccination Coverage Among Women of Childbearing Age in Vietnam." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 10: 1741.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women all over the world, also in Vietnam. In recent years, the incidence of breast cancer has been increasing in Vietnam, and most cases are diagnosed at late stages, making treatment more difficult. More and better early detection could help more women to survive. The aim of this study was to identify the current knowledge, attitude and practice about early detection of breast cancer as well as potential predictors of breast cancer screening among women aged 20 to 49 year in a mountainous commune in Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam, in a largely ethnic Muong population. Women aged 20 to 49 years were selected by systematic random sampling to participate in a cross sectional study in October 2017. They were interviewed with a closed questionnaire about their knowledge of breast cancer, its risk factors, and warning signs. A checklist for performance of breast self-examination was also applied. Three hundred six women agreed to participate in the study. More than half had a low level of knowledge, and were weak in attitude and practice about breast self-examination, clinical breast examination, breast ultrasound, and mamography. Among women who had practiced at least 1 screening method, 17.0% mentioned clinical breast examination, and only 13.8% reported practicing breast self-examination. Factors associated with practice included knowledge about breast cancer early detection (BCED), ethnicity, income, the BCED information approach, and the BCED screening programs approach. The finding of a very low proportion of women in the mountainous setting with good awareness and practice on early detection of breast cancer is important evidence to inform the BCED intervention program developers about where and how to target which information, especially to reach more ethnic minority women.
Do Thi Thanh Toan; Dinh Thai Son; Le Xuan Hung; Luu Ngoc Minh; Dinh Le Mai; Luu Ngoc Hoat. Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Breast Cancer Early Detection Among Women in a Mountainous Area in Northern Vietnam. Cancer Control 2019, 26, 1 .
AMA StyleDo Thi Thanh Toan, Dinh Thai Son, Le Xuan Hung, Luu Ngoc Minh, Dinh Le Mai, Luu Ngoc Hoat. Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Breast Cancer Early Detection Among Women in a Mountainous Area in Northern Vietnam. Cancer Control. 2019; 26 (1):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDo Thi Thanh Toan; Dinh Thai Son; Le Xuan Hung; Luu Ngoc Minh; Dinh Le Mai; Luu Ngoc Hoat. 2019. "Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Breast Cancer Early Detection Among Women in a Mountainous Area in Northern Vietnam." Cancer Control 26, no. 1: 1.
The World Health Organization emphasized that climate change is a significant and emerging threat to public health, especially in lower income populations and tropical/subtropical countries. However, people in Asia and Africa were the least likely to perceive global warming as a threat. In Vietnam, little research has been conducted concerning the perceptions of effects of climate change on human health. The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions on climate change and its impact on human health among people in Hanoi. We applied a combined quantitative and qualitative approach to study perceptions on climate change among people in Hanoi. A total of 1,444 people were recruited, including 754 people living in non-slum areas and 690 people living in slum areas of Hanoi. A structured questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data on their perceptions. In a parallel qualitative study, two focus group discussions and 12 in-depth interviews (IDs) were carried out involving 24 people from both slum and non-slum areas. The majority of the respondents in the study had heard about climate change and its impact on human health (79.3 and 70.1% in non-slum and slum areas, respectively). About one third of the respondents reported that members of their family had experienced illness in the recent summer and winter compared to the same seasons 5 years ago. The most common symptoms reported during hot weather were headaches, fatigue, and dizziness; hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases were also reported. During cold weather, people reported experiencing cough, fever, and influenza, as well as pneumonia and emerging infectious diseases such as dengue and Japanese encephalitis. The observed high level of awareness on the links between climate change and human health may help to increase the success of the National Prevention Program on Climate Change. Moreover, understanding the concerns of the people may help policy makers to develop and implement effective and sustainable adaptation measures for Hanoi City as well as for Vietnam as a whole.
Do Thi Thanh Toan; Vu Duy Kien; Kim Bao Giang; Minh Hoang Van; Pamela Wright. Perceptions of climate change and its impact on human health: an integrated quantitative and qualitative approach. Global Health Action 2014, 7, 23025 .
AMA StyleDo Thi Thanh Toan, Vu Duy Kien, Kim Bao Giang, Minh Hoang Van, Pamela Wright. Perceptions of climate change and its impact on human health: an integrated quantitative and qualitative approach. Global Health Action. 2014; 7 (1):23025.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDo Thi Thanh Toan; Vu Duy Kien; Kim Bao Giang; Minh Hoang Van; Pamela Wright. 2014. "Perceptions of climate change and its impact on human health: an integrated quantitative and qualitative approach." Global Health Action 7, no. 1: 23025.
Dengue fever (DF) has been emerging in Hanoi over the last decade. Both DF epidemiology and climate in Hanoi are strongly seasonal. This study aims at characterizing the seasonality of DF in Hanoi and its links to climatic variables as DF incidence increases from year to year.
Thi Thanh Toan Do; Pim Martens; Ngoc Hoat Luu; Pamela Wright; Marc Choisy. Climatic-driven seasonality of emerging dengue fever in Hanoi, Vietnam. BMC Public Health 2014, 14, 1078 .
AMA StyleThi Thanh Toan Do, Pim Martens, Ngoc Hoat Luu, Pamela Wright, Marc Choisy. Climatic-driven seasonality of emerging dengue fever in Hanoi, Vietnam. BMC Public Health. 2014; 14 (1):1078.
Chicago/Turabian StyleThi Thanh Toan Do; Pim Martens; Ngoc Hoat Luu; Pamela Wright; Marc Choisy. 2014. "Climatic-driven seasonality of emerging dengue fever in Hanoi, Vietnam." BMC Public Health 14, no. 1: 1078.